Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

MADISON - Mary Kathryn (Griffin) Burke, age 87, passed away on April 18, 2023, at Eden Vista Assisted Living Facility in Madison, WI. Mary was born on June 27, 1935, in Caledonia, MN to Emmet and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Griffin. She married William J. Burke on April 27, 1957, in New Albin, IA.

After high school,...

Apr 15, 2023

Bette Jean Smith, 80, of Janesville, passed away on April 15, 2023 at Willowick Assisted Living in Beloit. She was born on July 8, 1942, to Raymond G. and Evelyn (Wolcott) Smith in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Bette Jean was a homemaker who had a very artistic and creative side. She liked to sing solos and participated...

Apr 9, 2023

Don Milo Fechner was born September 11, 1929, in Kenosha Wisconsin. He was the 5th of 6 children born to Gilbert and Mabel Fechner. His parents intended to name him Milo Don, but it was reversed on his official birth record, so he grew up being called Milo. He attended Bradford High School in Kenosha, where he played football...

Apr 8, 2023

JANESVILLE - Wayne Devere Lewis (nickname “Bob”), age 90, of Janesville, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Magnolia Gardens in Stoughton, WI Saturday, April 8, 2023. Remarkably, he died gracefully on the same day, and at the same place, as his beloved mother, Ruth Lewis, 24 years prior. Wayne passed away with his son Steven and daughter-in-law Kathy at his...

Apr 7, 2023

Phillip Nazareth Pizzingrilli, age 74, of Cheswick, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Madison, Wisconsin. Phil was the son of Harry Pizzingrilli and Tessie Delfina Pizzingrilli (ne DePoli). Phil was married to Beverly Hoff-Pizzingrilli for 38 years. They were married in Madison, on October 5, 1985. Phil was a jack of many trades, from teaching...

Mar 27, 2023

In the loving memory of Mona Cunningham, who passed away on March 27,2023. Mona was the devoted wife of Melvin Cunningham (deceased) and loving mother of Debbey Nicosia (predeceased), Cheryl Hall (Jim Gereau), Melvin Cunningham (Donna Cunningham), Earl Cunningham (Gina Cunningham), Charles Cunningham (Kelly Cunningham) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren.

Mona was...

Mar 19, 2023

MONONA, Wis. - Chuck Copus, age 61, passed away at his home in Monona, Wis., on March 19, 2023.

Chuck grew up in Whitewater but spent most of his life living in Monona. He was an avid fisherman and loved nature.

In the early 2000s, Chuck was involved in a bicycle...

Mar 15, 2023

MADISON - Donna J. Femrite (Hendrickson), age 80, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison.

Donna was born in Madison on November 27, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Helen (House) Hendrickson. Donna attended Madison East High School, graduating in 1960. Donna married her best friend, Bill...

Mar 7, 2023

MIDDLETON - Robert Ambrose Karls, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Marys Hospital, Madison. He was born on February 23, 1933, in Milwaukee, the son of Leo and Flora (Dreifuerst) Karls.

Robert moved from Sheboygan to Madison in 1967 and began working at Madison Newspapers until retirement. He loved playing...

Mar 2, 2023

MILTON - Concetta “Connie” Joanne (Trapani) Haag, 62, made the world a better place before passing away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Born July 28, 1960, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Sacco) Trapani in Rockford, Illinois, Connie graduated from Boylan Central Catholic High School. She continued her education by earning her bachelor's degree from...

Feb 28, 2023

Shirley Ann (Carlson) Sitts passed away on February 28, 2023, at Azura Memory Care in Stoughton, Wis. Shirley was born in Jefferson, Wis., on April 3, 1945, to Arthur and Anna (Cairns) Carlson. She was the youngest of six children and grew up on the family farm, working hard and babysitting her many nieces and nephews. After graduating from...

Feb 27, 2023

Steven A. Gordon, 63, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his Town of Middleton home surrounded by his loved ones. Steve was born in Madison, Wis., on March 2, 1959, to Harvey and M. Catherine Gordon.

Steve was a mechanic for several years, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting...

Feb 8, 2023

MADISON - Mary E. Miller (Hawkins), 72, passed away at her home in Madison, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was born in Madison on May 10, 1950, the daughter of Byron and Mary (Howard) Hawkins.

When she was young, her family moved to Eau Claire, Wis., where she attended Eau Claire Memorial High School...

Feb 8, 2023

Michael Patrick Fitzpatrick, age 61, passed away suddenly at home in Sun Prairie, Wis., on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Mike was born in Madison on May 23,1961, to John “Fitz” and Mary Jane (Sweeney) Fitzpatrick. Mike enjoyed growing up in Shorewood Hills. He graduated from Madison West High School in 1979 and remained connected with his classmates, often assisting...

Feb 4, 2023

Carol a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, mother-in law, aunt, cousin and friend. Carol Ann Churchill (Youtzy) of Janesville, Wisconsin, passed away on February 4, 2023, at the age of 83.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Bruce; children, Robin (Delbert) Rittenhouse and Tami Churchill; grandchildren, Nicole (Bobby) Ragan and Ryan (Natalie)...

Jan 28, 2023

JANESVILLE - Alice Kay Johnson, age 84, of Janesville, passed away on January 28, 2023 at Rock Haven. She was born July 11, 1938 in Glen Haven, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clara and Milton Jenkins.

Alice lived on a farm growing up and graduated from Platteville High School in 1956. She was awarded a scholarship...

Jan 22, 2023

MADISON/VERONA - Audrey Mae Bates, 86 of Madison and more recently, Verona, passed away peacefully at UW Hospital on Jan. 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on June 3, 1936, in Steubenville, OH, to William and Elizabeth Dunn, and grew up in Follansbee, WV. Upon graduating from Follansbee High School in 1954, she earned her nursing...

Jan 22, 2023

HALES CORNERS/COTTAGE GROVE, WIS. - Demetri Scott Zaremba passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2023, at the age of 36. Demetri was born on May 24, 1986, in East Chicago, IN to Scott and Judy Zaremba; he had homes in Hales Corners and Cottage Grove, WI. Demetri lived life to the fullest in every sense of the phrase and...

Jan 15, 2023

MADISON – Marian A. Drinkwater, age 95, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Skaalen Assisted Living in Stoughton, Wis. Marian was born in Mauston, Wis., on April 14, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Julia (Riley) Wells.

Private entombment was held at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. A Celebration of Marian’s Life will be...

Jan 9, 2023

Stoughton – Donald E. Lea, passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 93 at Azura Memory Center in Stoughton, Wisconsin; where he had made his home for several years.

Donald spent his working years at Oscar Mayer making Braunschwieger, Ham and Cheese spreads.

He was always a big hit in...